BACKGROUND: As millions of workers have shifted to telework, special accommodations for with respect ergonomics may be required ensure the workforce remains healthy. METHODS: A survey about home office and discomfort was sent faculty, staff, administrators by email completed 843 individuals. RESULTS: Over 40%of participants reported moderate severe (severe low/middle back pain, in eyes/neck/hea...

Aims: The aim of this study was to present the prevalence musculoskeletal symptoms in dental students and their ergonomics knowledge, challenges implementation school curriculum, teaching courses.
 Methodology: This manuscript supported by scientific evidence found literature obtained from Science Direct, Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), National Medicine (MEDLINE) databases,...

Background and Aim: The prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints is high among dentists however, only a few studies have focused on this topic. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of an exercise program for neck pain relief in dentists practicing in Tehran. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire was administered among 46 dentists in Tehran matched by age, gender (all males) and ...

BACKGROUND Up to 80% of professional musicians are affected by playing-related musculoskeletal disorders, but data regarding the frequency of craniomandibular dysfunction (CMD) in professional orchestra musicians is scarce. AIMS To evaluate the frequency of CMD and its relation to musculoskeletal pain in various body regions. METHODS A questionnaire-based survey approach assessing CMD sympt...

BACKGROUND Construction and health care workers have a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, and they are assumed to have physically demanding jobs. Profession- and gender-specific associations between individual capacity and musculoskeletal pain have not been sufficiently investigated. The main aim of this study was to examine the association between individual capacity (maximal oxygen...

Neck pain is one of the three most frequently reported complaints of the musculoskeletal system. Twenty-six to 71% of the adult population can recall experiencing an episode of neck pain or stiffness in their lifetime. Neck pain is usually a benign and self-limited condition, but can be disabling to varying degrees. As such, it has a large impact on healthcare expenditure, due to visits to heal...

Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease, cancer, and chronic respiratory diseases, are the leading cause of mortality worldwide, accounting for two-thirds of all deaths. Musculoskeletal disorders, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, neck pain, and low back pain, are associated with disability, loss of productivity at work, and sick leave. Neurological d...

Cranial Arteritis (CA) is a giant cells vasculitis of unknown cause, which preferentially involves the extracranial branches of the carotid artery. It is the most common systemic vasculitis in adults . Age is its major risk factor, and it affects patients above 50 years of age. CA’s classic manifestations are headache, mandibular claudication, rheumatic polymyalgia and visual symptoms. Headache...